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"Will They Ever Get Justice?": Kapil Dev Jumps In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers Over #MeToo Row

Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has lent his support to the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar. Having accused the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of sexual misconduct against a number of female wrestlers, the likes of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and a number of other top grapplers are protesting in New Delhi. As the battle between the wrestlers and the WFI remains deadlocked, Kapil took to Instagram, demanding justice for the grapplers who have been sleeping on the street for the last few days.

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Quinton De Kock Finally Get His Chance?

Lucknow Super Giants take on Punjab Kings in a crucial mid table clash in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Midway through the season, both teams have won four games from a possible seven, with LSG ahead due to a superior net run-rate. However, LSG suffered a defeat in their previous outing, losing to Gujarat Titans, following an inexplicable batting performance. Having said that, LSG could possibly make a few rotations in their playing XI, with Quinton de Kock most likely to play his first game of the season.

"He Is The Best...": MS Dhoni's Ex-CSK Teammate Picks This Star Over Him As Better Finisher

MS Dhoni's reputation as a finisher is well known. The Chennai Super Kings captain has over the years built a reputation for keeping an ice cool temperament in the face of pressure. He did it for the Indian cricket team and is still doing it for Chennai Super Kings. However, South African spinner Imran Tahir, who played for CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a few years, picked AB de Villiers as a better finisher. De Villiers too was a force to reckon with during his playing days for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

IPL 2023: Dwayne Bravo Explains Why MS Dhoni Doesn't Promote Himself In Batting Order

Into his 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), MS Dhoni has looked far from finished. The wicket-keeper batter has not just led Chennai Super King (CSK) brilliantly but also produced cameos with the bat that left fans feeling nostalgic. Though Dhoni's cameos have been mesmerising, many fans and experts wonder what would it take for the 'Thala' to promote himself in the batting order for CSK this season. Dwayne Bravo, who has played with Dhoni in the Super Kings team for years, shed light on the matter, explaining why the skipper won't promote himself.

Asked About Change In CSK's Batting Order, Coach Stephen Fleming Gives Firm Response

Chennai Super Kings might have failed in their run-chase against Rajasthan Royals but head coach Stephen Fleming said they didn't feel the need to change the batting order as they "don't mess with things that are going well". Set a target of 203, CSK managed 170 for six to suffer a 32-run loss, their third defeat in eight matches this IPL season. Asked if CSK could have sent some of their big-hitters up the order, Fleming said: "The set roles are very important. (Ajinkya) Rahane has been great for us at No. 3. We don't mess with things that are going well.

Babar Azam "Still Doesn't Know How To Do Captaincy": Ex-Pakistan Star's Scathing Remark

Pakistan squandered a 2-0 lead against New Zealand in the recently concluded five-match T20I series as the visitors fought their way back to level the series 2-2. After the fourth T20I was called off due to a hailstorm in Rawalpindi, New Zealand secured a comprehensive win in the fifth and final T20I to level the series. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned captain Babar Azam's leadership credentials.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's "Afraid" Swipe At Cricketers Amid #MeToo Protest

Renowned wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, etc. have taken to the streets, demanding justice over the sexual harassment allegations they have made against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Awaiting action to be taken, the wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over the 'Me Too' allegations that have been made. As clouds of uncertainty continue to loom, Vinesh Phogat has questioned the silence of cricketers and a number of other top Indian sportspersons.

"The Reason Was...": MS Dhoni's Honest Admission After CSK's Defeat To RR

Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings suffered a comprehensive loss to Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Thursday, falling 33 runs short of the target of 203 runs. The hosts, despite lacking a bit of home support from fans, put in a fabulous display of batting, with Yashasvi Jaiswal emerging as the top-scoring batter. Chasing such a stiff target, CSK skipper MS Dhoni admitted that there were just too many runs to chase for his team, especially because of the way the Royals batted in the first 6 overs.

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"Will They Ever Get Justice?": Kapil Dev Jumps In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers Over #MeToo Row

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Quinton De Kock Finally Get His Chance?

"He Is The Best...": MS Dhoni's Ex-CSK Teammate Picks This Star Over Him As Better Finisher

IPL 2023: Dwayne Bravo Explains Why MS Dhoni Doesn't Promote Himself In Batting Order

Asked About Change In CSK's Batting Order, Coach Stephen Fleming Gives Firm Response

Babar Azam "Still Doesn't Know How To Do Captaincy": Ex-Pakistan Star's Scathing Remark

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's "Afraid" Swipe At Cricketers Amid #MeToo Protest

"The Reason Was...": MS Dhoni's Honest Admission After CSK's Defeat To RR